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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;
lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80 and
TorqShifttransmissions)
– Replace front wheel bearing grease/grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used (2WD vehicles)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
– Change rear axle lubricant (E-450 and F-450/550
only)
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)– Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles)
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
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COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
Hot climate oil change intervals
❑If operating conditions are normal and you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle under typical, everyday conditions
andyou are using an API performance category oil of SL or later (for example SM, etc.) then you can follow the
7,500 mile (12,000 km) normal service oil change intervals schedule. Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North Africa,
Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates must follow the oil change interval of 3,000 mile (5,000 km) if the
owner is using oils defined by the American Petroleum Institute (API) performance category of API SK or earlier (for ex-
ample SJ, etc.).
Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement
❑Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions will require frequent inspection and replacement of the engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine coolant
❑Initial change – 6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km) (whichever comes first).❑After initial change - every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
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in rear seat ..............................188
LATCH .....................................191
recommendations ...................185
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................198
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............312
instrument panel ....................313
interior .............................314–315
plastic parts ............................312
washing ....................................310
waxing .....................................311
wheels ......................................311
wiper blades ............................313
Clock adjust
AM/FM/CD .................................41
Compass, electronic ....................23
calibration .................................23
set zone adjustment ...........23, 35
Console ........................................86
overhead ..............................85–86
Controls
power seat ...............................143
steering column ........................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............328
refill capacities ................331, 354
specifications ..........................354
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................96
Customer Assistance ................275
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................364, 367
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................306
Getting roadside assistance ...275
Getting the service you
need .........................................302Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................308
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................306
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................348
engine oil .................................323
Driving under special
conditions ..................259, 269, 272
sand .........................................270
snow and ice ...........................273
through water .................271, 274
E
Electronic message center ...20, 29
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................296
running out of fuel .........296, 340
Emission control system ..........344
Engine ................................358–359
cleaning ...................................312
coolant .....................................328
fail-safe cooling .......................332
idle speed control ...................326
lubrication specifications .......354
refill capacities ........................354
service points ..........................320
starting after a collision .........277
Engine block heater .................241
Engine oil ..................................323
checking and adding ..............323
dipstick ....................................323
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................346
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................313
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................73
J
Jack ............................................286
positioning ...............................286
storage .....................................286
Jump-starting your vehicle ......296
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................120
keypad .....................................130
locking and unlocking doors ..131
programming entry code .......130
Keys ...................................114, 133
positions of the ignition .........237
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................71
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................77
daytime running light ...............72
fog lamps ...................................71
headlamps .................................71
headlamps, flash to pass ..........72
instrument panel, dimming .....73
interior lamps .....................75, 78
replacing bulbs ...................78, 80
LATCH anchors .........................191
Liftgate ......................107, 111, 126
Lights, warning and indicator ....12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........244
Limited-slip axle .......................253
Load limits .................................223
Loading instructions .................230
Locks
autolock ...................................120
childproof ................................124
doors ........................................120
Lubricant specifications ...........354
Lug nuts ....................................295
Lumbar support, seats .....142–143
M
Message center .....................20, 29
english/metric button .........26, 35
system check button ................35
warning messages ...............26, 35
Mirrors ...................................91–92
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................91
fold away ...................................93
heated ..................................93–94
programmable memory ..........127
signal .........................................94
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraftparts ..............317, 353
MyKey ........................................115
N
Navigation system .......................59
O
Octane rating ............................338
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................323
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